Yes, but the larger aperture of the 1.4 makes it a better magnifying glass, emergency cigarette lighter.
BR > -----Original Message----- > From: Norm Baugher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 2:56 PM > To: PDML > Subject: 50mm 1.4 v. 1.7 > > > I say my 50/1.4 is just as sharp as the 50/1.7 when stopped down to > 1.7.... > Norm >